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Dance to the beat Eileen Booth has been entertaining for more than 80 years

Eileen Booth of Salem is quick with a smile, especially when she’s wearing her feather boa and her favorite tap outfit. She’s been dancing since she was a young child. Photo by NWBSN staff

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Eileen Booth never turns down a chance to tap dance. Just like the keystrokes on a typewriter, her feet “click, click, click” to the beat of music on her favorite radio station. “The music gets me going,” says Booth, 89. “When I hear a tune I like, I stop what I’m doing and dance around the house.” The West Salem octogenarian began tapping as a toddler by taking dance lessons to help strengthen her legs, weakened by rickets. “The doctor prescribed cod liver oil and lots of limb exercises,” Booth says. “Although money was scarce, my mother managed to scrape together $3 a month for lessons. Surprisingly, the dancing went well for a 3-year-old.” So well that Booth, born in Nova Scotia and living in

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Quebec at that time, began performing to music her mother got off the popular show, “The Hit Parade,” played by a piano player she hired. “Often I would be given a new song to learn a day before a performance,” Booth says. “Many times I studied at school during recess for an exam coming up. Sometimes I studied by oil lamp as the electricity was shut off and took cat naps before shows that night. Consequently, I had very little time to make friends.” Booth hung up her tap shoes at age 18 to take up a secretarial career. She attended a business college and studied legal and medical transcribing. “To qualify for a top secretarial position, I had to know shorthand,” she says, smiling. “I still have the knowledge for my personal use.”

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Booth married her husband, Bob, who served overseas during World War II with the Canadian Navy, in 1946. The couple had one son who, when grown, joined the U.S. Navy and is a Vietnam veteran. They moved to California in 1964 and then to Salem in 1999. “To put the icing on the cake, I gained a wonderful daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren who all live in West Salem,” she says. Of her husband, she adds, “We were married 56 wonderful years. He was a great ballroom dancer. We won the Senior Olympics in California.”

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At the “young” age of 70, Booth joined a local tap dancing class and began to perform as The Flapper Tapper at retirement homes, care centers, various fairs and special events. She’s a regular of Center 50+ in Salem. She was also cast in “The Follies” at the Historic Elsinore Theatre and “Hello Dolly at Chemeketa Community College. “I do all my own choreography and music,” she says of her singing/dancing performances. “I plan to keep on going until I can’t.” Booth enjoys all types of dancing – line, square, ballroom and tap. But it’s the latter that has brought her fame as a YouTube sensation with more than 3,000 hits to date. Catch her video by searching for The Flapper Tapper.

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Eileen Booth made this tap outfit herself and, for the holidays, added the sparkly trim to the sleeves and waist. She performs at venues around Salem, especially Center 50+. Recently, while at a local restaurant, a young girl spotted Booth’s Flapper Tapper Dancer shirt, one of many colorful T’s she owns that say who she is and what she does. Curious, the girl asked Booth if she was a tap dancer. Booth

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immediately started dancing in the aisle along with the girl, and the two bonded over their mutual love for tap. “She wrote on my YouTube page,” Booth says, a smile lighting her face. “Young people are so good with me. And I’m excited about what I do.” Booth’s talents don’t end with singing and dancing. She has painted with oils, won beauty contests, writes poetry and plays the ukulele. Last year, she knitted over 70 hats and scarves for the homeless. This year, she is writing her life story. “At least I’m trying to,” she says. “I hope to complete it by this time next year.” Never one to stay home for

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long, she continues to perform when the whim strikes and the opportunity arises. She is also taking ukulele classes at the local senior center to spruce up her musical ability, and wants to find an instructor to teach her how to paint portraits. Keeping busy also keeps her healthy, she says. Medals, awards, letters from dignitaries and other mementos line the walls and shelves in what she calls her “ego” room. A pair of tap shoes from her childhood is proudly displayed as a reminder of times past and times to come. “Age is just a number,” she says, her eyes crinkling merrily. “I’ll never stop dancing.” ■

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The annual Lincoln City event features more than 100 dealers

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February has actually become one of the best times to shop in Lincoln City, as antique dealers keep their stores open later and, at times, offer deep discounts on the myriad vintage items filling up their stores. Spend time combing the beach for glass floats as well.

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Celebrate all things “old” and a few things “crafty” in Lincoln City this month. Visitors can search for treasures on and off the beach during Antique Week, an 11day antique store extravaganza, held Feb. 5-15. More than 100 antique dealers from nearly a dozen retailers offer special deals and discounts during the citywide event. “The event originally started at Rocking Horse Antique Mall many years ago,” says Dan Beck, co-owner of the Little Antique Mall, representing 85 dealers from across the Pacific Northwest. “Since February is a slow month for retailers, the idea was to draw visitors to town and boost their sales. Other antique stores caught on, and eventually it has blossomed into a citywide event. Now, Antique Week has taken on a life of its own.” According to Eric Johnson, public relations coordinator for the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau, February is anecdotally the biggest sales month for many of the city’s antique sales. “Since the economy tanked in 2004, we have seen bigger crowds every year,” Johnson says. “Many of the retailers will have deep discounts for people to take advantage of. That’s why it’s a great time of year to visit Lincoln City and find a treasure to adorn your home.” Beck says most retailers in the Little Antique Mall will offer 20 percent off, but some have gone as high as half-off in past events. “Plan to stay long,” he says. “Many of the stores in town will extend their hours to accommodate.” Rick Miner, co-owner of the Rocking Horse mall, encourages folks to come and see what’s available. Rocking Horse Antique Mall started 30 years ago with Miner, his sister, Dot, and his mother, June. June Miner was one of the pioneers and organizers of Antique Week, which has been going on for more than two decades. Miner says the mall’s 12 dealers will be selling “Beanie Babies, Pyrex, Victorian glass art, jewelry, just a little bit of everything.” “It’s a great time to buy if you’re into antiques and collectibles,” he says. “All of our dealers will be offering a discount. Most will do about 20 percent off.”

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For more information, call the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at 541-9962274 or 800-452-2151. For a full schedule of events, visit oregoncoast.org. Aside from great bargains on everything from art to books to furniture, Johnson says the biggest highlight of Antique Week is the special glass drop. “We will have 300 antique Japanese glass floats on our beach to commemorate the occasion,” he says. “You can search seven miles of beach for one of these collector’s items. The floats are hidden by our float fairies during daylight hours and can be found between the tide line and the embankment.” In days gone by, the Bureau’s website reports visitors searching Oregon’s beaches have found treasures from the Far East, blown glass floats in intriguing shades of green and blue. Used by Japanese fishermen to float their nets, the spheres were as small as 2 inches or as large as 2 feet. The ultimate find for any dedicated beachcomber, the spheres were collected, polished and admired, according to web information. “Now that fishing vessels around the world use buoyant plastic, a blown glass float is a rare find — except on the beaches of Lincoln City, where more than 2,000 of them are found each winter,” the Bureau says. During Lincoln City’s promotion, Finder Keepers, floats can be found and kept from mid-October to Memorial Day each year. As part of Antique Week, seekers can look for one of 14 heart-shaped paperweights on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 13-14, as well as the glass floats, Johnson says. “It should be a lovely occasion,” he adds. Lucky beachcombers are asked to share photos of their glass treasures via Facebook at facebook.com/LincolnCity Oregon or on Twitter using the tags @lcvcb and #Finders Keepers. Johnson says this year is going to be a “back to the basics” approach to the event. “In years past, there have

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JANUARY 22 (through Jan. 24) Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Oregon Garden, Silverton. $9. 26 Heritage Talk Lecture Series: In the Footsteps of David Douglas, by Catherine Alexander, 3 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $6. 503-363-1825.

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Silent Film Series: “The Tramp,” “Cops,” “The Bank,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Hearing screenings, 9 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-393-3093. 3 Leg Torso, 7 p.m., Silver Falls Library, Silverton. 503-8735173.

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Ancestry Detectives, “Probate Research: Follow the Money,” with Connie Lenzen, 10 a.m. to noon, Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Ancestrydetectives.org. Lyons Garden Club, guest speaker Jennifer Godfrey, Godfrey’s Nursery, 1 p.m., Lyons Fire Department conference room. Dues: $12. 503-859-2563 or 503-508-5913. Silent Film Series: “We Faw Down,” “Bromo and Juliet,” “The Lucky Dog,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Bob Rhoades, Legacy Financial, noon, Woodburn Senior Center, 700 N. Cascade Dr. 503-982-8617. (also Feb. 18) eBay Sales for Fun and Profit, learn how to sell your treasures and junk, 9 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $10/$20. 503-588-0748. Travel Fair, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “Family Health Issues,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-363-0880. Valentine’s Treasures Tea, 11 a.m., Deepwood

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Museum and Gardens, 116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $35. 503-3631825. Bits and Baubles: The Treasures in Your Jewelry Box, an appraisal event, 2 to 5 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $5. 503-3631825. “High Noon,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5.

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Gardening in the new year

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Gardening and weatherwatching go hand-in-hand. Get a bunch of gardeners together and before long, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of current weather, past weather or future predictions. We’ll lament the hail that punctured our once-perfect hosta’s leaves or brag about how the sunshine warmed our tomatoes to perfection. The summer of 2015 — who can forget day after day of sweltering, 90-plus-degree weather? All kinds of records were broken here in western Oregon with what was dubbed an infernally prolonged heat wave. Experts suggest this could be an ongoing trend and that we should adjust accordingly. For gardeners this means one of two things: Either spend a fortune on water bills or replace some or all of those thirsty, water-loving plants with drought tolerant, heat-loving ones. While most gardeners enjoy the showy, new plants on the

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This pink-flowering crape myrtle is sure to get anyone into the gardening spirit. block, there is something to be said for the native stalwarts — those tough plants that have spent decades adapting to the vagaries of weather and, if sited correctly, perform beautifully in our gardens. For example, the native sword fern thrives under the shade of towering Douglas firs so I’ve got several of them planted in the dry shade of my courtyard. The only maintenance re-

quired of me is to cut off the old fronds in March before the new fronds uncoil. They look great all year. Another worthy native plant is ornamental flowering current (Ribes sp.). Not only will it add dramatic color to the early spring garden, it will provide a feast for resident bees and hummingbirds all without needing a ton of summer water.

But did you know that western Oregon gardens can also host an olive tree, a bottle brush shrub and several different desert-roaming agaves? Although we’ve never met in person, I’ve had many enjoyable online conversations with Paul Bonine, co-owner of Xera Plants, located here in the Willamette Valley. Paul is a native Oregonian and a walking, talking (and writing) encyclopedia of plant knowledge. He is also a self-proclaimed “weather geek” and can rattle off fascinating weather factoids that occurred yesterday or 30 years ago. He merges these two talents into discovering, testing and then touting high-performance, low-maintenance plants for western Oregon gardens. One of Paul’s favorite summer-bloomers is crape myrtle, which despite outdated rumors, performs amazingly well in our climate. He’s got several planted in his modestlysized Portland garden. If you check out the Xera Plants website, you’ll find hundreds of time-tested perennials, trees, shrubs (and subshrubs), vines, ornamental grasses and succulents suitable

for growing in western Oregon. But the website has much more. Got a problem area? Deer issues? If so, you’ll find helpful information including a list of plants that can thrive with low or no summer water. Finally, you can read an excellent article demystifying the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. Gardeners needn’t be worried about their gardens with respect to changing weather patterns. We can take advantage of the research and adapt accordingly. And who knows? Maybe the predictions will be wrong and it will rain all summer. For your online perusal, visit Xera Nursery at xeraplants.com. While you’re at it, visit my gardening blog, gracepete.blogspot.com.

Tips for February: February is the month when plant nurseries stock bare root trees and berry plants. You can save a lot of money by purchasing your plants bare root. The key to success is to get them planted in the ground or a large pot immediately after purchasing. ■

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AARP Tax Aide, a free service sponsored by AARP and the Monmouth Senior Center, now offers appointments each Thursday. Volunteers are trained by AARP. Be sure you bring your 2015 tax forms and two pieces of photo identification. The Travel Committee meets at 10 a.m. Feb. 3 to discuss upcoming trips, both local and overnighters. One fascinating opportunity has come up — a performance April 1214 by Shen Yum 2016, a remarkable display highlighting 5,000 years of Chinese music and dance. The show will be at Keller Auditorium in Portland. Call 503-838-5678 for more information.

The Monmouth Senior Center monthly breakfast is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 180 Warren St. S. This monthly fundraiser for the center’s Building Fund is a hearty breakfast with all your favorites — scrambled eggs, link sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 11 and younger.

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Plan to attend our Super Bowl-Golden Anniversary Party at 3 p.m. Feb. 7. The center will provide the main food and nonalcoholic punch, so bring your favorite snack. Contact us if you’re planning to attend. Our monthly potluck begins at noon Feb. 12. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert and your table service. Michael Van Dyke will be here to talk about rock hounding and display rocks he has found over the years. There will be a drawing to give a few rocks away. Friends Board will meet following a potluck.

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Practice watercolor painting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The class is free and you may join at any time. Contact the office for a list of needed supplies.

Classes A “Lifestyle Management” class is offered from noon to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 22 to March 28. This free class tackles a variety of lifetime issues: weight, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease and more. Please sign up through the office. Zack Martin, a senior at

WOU, will teach a pain relief class at 3 p.m. Tuesdays. He instructs seniors on how to adapt to and live with joint pain, implement exercises and improve your quality of life. The class is taught standing, chair assisted and sitting, depending on your need. A beginner quilt class takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19. Arlene Kovash, of Pedee, offers demos on quilting supplies and fabrics, including choosing colors and techniques. Each session costs $5. Arlene is willing to continue for those who want to make a quilt. This will be determined at the class. An AARP Defensive Driving class is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20. Register in advance. Cost is $15/ $20. Bring a sack lunch. Computer classes have begun for those interested in Windows, Internet, iPad or Tablet. Contact the center for full details. A syllabus is provided through the office.

Dave Toler, who has worked in public and nonprofit leadership roles for nearly 20 years, has been hired as senior and disability services director for Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG). The OCWCOG is a voluntary association of 20 cities, three counties, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, and a port district that serves the Linn, Benton and Lincoln county region. OCWCOG helps communities collaborate to solve problems and connects member government, businesses and individuals with a wide array of resources, according to Fred Abousleman, executive director. Toler will lead the OCWCOG Senior and Disability Services program, which serves as the region’s Area Agency on Aging and which provides a wide variety of services for seniors and people with disabilities, including fin-

ancial, medical and long-term care services, adult protective services, Senior Meals/Meals on Wheels, Benton County Veteran Services, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Toler has been director of Senior and Disability Services for the Rogue Valley Council of Governments for more than three years, and currently serves on the Governor’s Home Care Commission and the Executive Board of the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities (O4AD). In addition to his public and nonprofit leadership roles, he served in elected office for 14 years, including the Three Rivers School Board and as a county commissioner in Josephine County. He has served as a board of director on several public agencies, including president of the Job Council (the federally designated workforce development ag-

ency for Jackson/Josephine County), Josephine County Commission for Children and Families, and president of the Jefferson Behavioral Health (regional mental health organization for southwest Oregon). “I am very excited to welcome Mr. Toler to the organization and our region, and the political and program acumen he brings,” Abousleman says. “This is an important position for the OCWCOG and for our community and Toler’s experience will prove valuable in leading our mission to serve an aging and disabled population as well as involvement in bettering the health of everyone across the region.” After 27 years in southern Oregon, Toler says he is very excited to be moving to the region. He joined OCWCOG in early January. He is accompanied by his partner, Dawn Marie Day, an Internet copywriter. ■

Coming up in March Our semi-annual soup and pie sale is March 17. On March 28, we offer a class titled “Living with Alzheimer’s Mid-Stage,” an overview of the journey of Alzheimer’s and what to expect. This one-day class is for those with the disease or those working with someone who has it. It’s free, taught by health professionals and can be used as college credit. Register in advance, 503-838-5678. Monmouth Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Each week, there are several exercise classes, creative writing, cards, crafts, health related classes, and more. Visit ci.monmouth. or.us and click on senior center to find a calendar and newsletter. ■

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did leave a small life insurance policy to me (his wife). Now his children tell me that I have to give them the money my husband left them in his Will from the insurance proceeds. Is this true? nswer: No. The answer to your question is found in the way Oregon’s probate laws define an “estate”. Unlike federal tax laws where almost everything a person owned is considered part of the estate, probate laws take a more limited view and define a decedent’s property as either “probate assets” or “non-probate” assets. “Probate assets” are typically those assets you own in your own name and that do not have a beneficiary. When a person dies, these assets are distributed according to the decedent’s Will, or, if they do not have a Will, according to Oregon’s probate laws. “Non-probate assets” are typically assets that are held jointly with another person or that have a beneficiary. When a person dies, these assets pass to the surviving owner or beneficiary outside of probate, without regard to the terms in the Will. For example, if the deed to a person’s home states that it is owned by the decedent alone then it is a probate asset which passes according to the Will. But if the deed contains wording making the home joint property with right of survivorship to a co-owner, then it is a nonprobate asset and passes to the surviving co-owner without reference to the Will. Some other items that are typically non-probate assets are IRAs, annuities and, as in your case, life insurance. When someone purchases life insurance, the company asks them to designate a beneficiary. Upon the death of the insured individual, that beneficiary makes a claim and is paid. There is no reference to the Will or to probate, because the policy benefits are non-probate assets. The life insurance proceeds you received were paid to you because you were the policy’s designated beneficiary. The funds are non-probate assets and became your property without reference to the Will. The funds belong solely to you and you cannot be required to use those funds to pay the $25,000 bequest your husband called for in his Will. Since your husband’s probate estate was insolvent, his children are left without a monetary inheritance, though they should still receive those items of furniture that belonged to their mother. For more information or for advice about your estate planning needs call Kathy Belcher at McGinty-Belcher, Attorneys, 503-371-9636.

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By DR. IRENE GRANVILLE

No doubt you’ve heard of the rapidly growing number of cases of diabetes our country is experiencing. Perhaps you even have first-hand experience with someone that is dealing with diabetes. For some of us, as we age, we get better, like a fine cabernet. Unfortunately some others are not so lucky and we age less gracefully. However, diabetes can affect all of us. Here are some of the lesser-known effects of how blood sugar control also can affect your oral health. High blood sugar: We all know sugar erodes, you’ve seen that video of teeth in a glass of soda? High blood sugar not only means you’re more likely to experience cavities, you are also more prone to periodontal disease (gum disease). Flossing is a great

way to reduce or even prevent gum disease. However, without professional intervention, swollen, dark red or bleeding gums can begin to recede, even allowing your teeth to loosen in their sockets. If you’re experiencing loose teeth, dark red gums instead of a healthy “pink” color, a release of pus from your gums (which is a sign of an infection that could spread to your heart, lungs, etc.), painful gums or

bad breath you can’t seem to get rid of, contact your dentist right away. Low blood sugar: Perhaps you yourself have had, or someone you love has had, a low blood sugar episode. Although glucagon injections are now available, most diabetics I know still eat the quick and easy candy bar or other sugary item. While this is a temporary fix, it may not be the healthiest way to snap out of a low blood sugar moment. What’s more, even if diabetics brush and floss every time they eat sugar, their oral tissues and saliva have to work extra hard to keep up. Balanced blood sugar: Exercise and a proper diet low in any kind of sugar is, of course, the best way to achieve this. But your blood sugar needs to be handled with great care. Even the finest of red wines will turn into vinegar if

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been too many ancillary events happening during Antique Week that diluted the message,” So for this year, the message is simple: Come to Lincoln City and enjoy 11 days of deals and specials.” Johnson says he is already getting phone calls from visi-

tor overall oral health and to help prevent and manage dental disease. Regular brushing and flossing is also essential — we recommend at least twice a day, but after every meal is best. Preventive dental care is one of the most important ways to keep diabetes in check and under control, especially if you’re a candidate for any surgery. Today, most physicians require a clean bill of health from your dentist before any planned surgeries can proceed. As I always say, your mouth is truly a window to your health. ■ Dr. Irene Glanville is a dentist at Wellness Springs Dental of Salem. Second opinions at Wellness Springs Dental of Salem are always free. More information on oral health can be found at WellnessSprings DentalSalem.com. tors around the country for the Antique Week promotion. “Since Lincoln City was listed by Country Home Magazine as one of the 10 best undiscovered antique destinations, the word has gotten out,” he says. “Our guests like to coordinate their visit with this promotion. It is always fun to talk to them on the phone and hear their excitement.” ■

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■ Woodburn Senior Center takes another try at opening its doors

Computer help and a singalong highlighted the first month of a new Woodburn Senior Center, which has found a home inside the Woodburn United Methodist Church, 700 Cascade Dr. The center, which is not affiliated with the church, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Most activities are free, although there is a suggested $10 membership fee. It’s managed by a volunteer board of directors: Don Judson, Ellen Bandelow, Elida Sifuentez, Beverlee Koutny, Ed Gonzalez, Sharon Corning and Nancy Kirksey. The board is seeking a volunteer manager to oversee the center’s operation. “We started this center because Woodburn, with a population of more than 20,000, is more than 20 percent seniors,” says Judson. “Although many live in The Estates, many do not; and all need a place to gather, socialize and participate in activities that enrich their lives.” In January, classes includ-

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a center several years ago but it closed because it lacked financial support, “which is why we’re being very prudent with our funds.” The board hopes to create a website and to secure government funding for a possible meal program. “By the end of our fifth year, we anticipate a vibrant, active program serving hundreds of local adults, enthusiastically supPhoto by NWBSN staff ported by the comMembers of the new Woodburn Senior Center finish up the munity and governfirst session of a tai chi class, which teaches controlled move- ment agencies,” acments to provide greater strength and balance. The center cording to a Woodalso offers a fitness class, and other activities. burn Senior Center document. “During ed one-on-one help with comAt 11 a.m. Wednesdays, this phase (July 2018 to June puters and smart phones, an amateur writers gather to 2020) we expect to be workinformal sing-along, tai chi, help each other work on ing with the City of bingo, and a birthday lunch their autobiographies. Bingo Woodburn toward establishwith speaker Steve Arndt, is offered from 1 to 3 p.m. ing a partnership with other author of “Ghost Towns in Thursdays. “Health First” Oregon.” seminars, sponsored by SilIn February, the senior verton Health, begin at noon offers free fitness classes at the first Wednesday of the 11 a.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m. month. Coffee and light Thursdays. There is a Tai Chi snacks provided, or bring for Seniors class offered from your own lunch. 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and The center’s vision is to Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to March “provide a safe, attractive 9. Cost is $2 per class or $20 place for adults to socialize for all 12 sessions. and engage in meaningful Ed Gonzalez is available activities that will enhance from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays for and enrich their lives.” More “Monday Bytes,” an opportu- than 80 local residents have nity to hone your computer joined this new venture. and smart phone skills. Judson says Woodburn had

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Attitudes about online dating sites have come a long way, bringing older adults with them

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Your body may not be what it once was, but your heart is forever young. So it’s no mystery that single men and women are still dating and looking for love well past their 50s. A documentary called “The Age of Love,” shown in the Portland metro area last summer, demonstrated that older adults are still interested in romance. Bodies and times change, but emotions do not, says director Steven Loring. While the film focused on speed dating as one popular way for single men and women to meet, many others are turning to the Internet to find that special someone. It’s a way to find companionship and remove some of the daunting aspects of meeting another person. Here are the stories of three couples who used the Internet to meet or to continue their relationships.

Every date is an adventure Leslie Ann Butler is a former advertising copywriter and creative director who spent many hours following up on leads through online dating sites before finally adopting the attitude that whether she was attracted to the man on her date, all people are interesting if you take the time to listen, and that some meetings result in unexpected friendships. “Look at it as an opportunity to meet new people,” she says. “I decided I didn’t have to meet the love of my life. I don’t believe there are any accidents. I believe I am led to people for a reason and then see what happens.” She met Ron Cox, who owns a software company, on Plentyoffish.com, then again on Match.com. They’ve now been in a relationship for two years. Since his divorce a little over 10 years ago, Cox used several online match-making websites to find another partner. During that time, he raised his children, keeping his parenting and dating life separate. Cox says that in today’s world, people are busy and don’t want to or have time to frequent bars, so connecting electronically is best. The couple agree that you have to withstand a lot of unsuccessful hookups and disappointments and, they admit, they both “gave up” on several occasions. It was a learning process, Cox says, adding that he never walked out on any date,

no matter how unappealing the person was. “It would have been rude.” However, he stopped suggesting dinner dates and confined them to briefer situations, like getting coffee. Cox says he was attracted to Butler because she dresses nicely, stays fit and acts youthful. “I like a person who is willing to invest in themselves,” he says. In return, Butler likes Cox because he is “bright and funny and in shape, and I loved the hair, even though his photo was dorky and blurry.” Now, they live together and recently became engaged while on a trip to Paris, France. “Ron and I go with the attitude that each date is an adventure and we have adventures in everyday activities because we enjoy each other’s company so much,” Butler says. But what about those first dates? Butler says avoid talking about your health issues and past relationships, and it’s important to dress nicely. “The most important thing is to wear something nice — clean, ironed and smelling good,” she says. “It is respectful to dress nicely to meet someone. Men have told me that a lot of women try to be too sexy and wear things too tight and too low.” And while a smile makes any person look more attractive, Butler says it doesn’t hurt to get rid of the yellow teeth, saying they don’t “enhance a smile. I highly recommend bleaching — makes us look younger.” She also offers her opinion about taking the relationship further. “I found that a lot of men — even some women — have the ‘rule’ in their heads about the number of dates they go on before sex happens,” she says. “It is pervasive, even with older people. Some men will be lenient on that, but if you don’t hop in the sack by the fifth date, he is outta there.” She believes that once a couple has been intimate, everything changes. “Enter jealousy, possessiveness and cloudy thinking,” Butler says. “You need to know someone before sex happens. It needs to mean something.”

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Leslie Ann Butler and Ron Cox recently became engaged while on a trip to Paris. Both had used and were encouraged by Internet dating sites before meeting one another.

Elizabeth and John Price now are happily married with two children, but they took an interesting route through courtship: An online game based on the works of Tolkien. John and Elizabeth Price say they met playing the online game Elendor – he as Rhys and she as Gallia when they first signed on. The online text-based, multi-use game is the oldest role-playing game based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and was enough to introduce the couple. They’ve now been married for 15 years and have had two daughters. At the time they met, John was 52 and Elizabeth was 25. They had personal introductions at an Elendor meet-up New Year’s party, and though

attracted to one another, kept the relationship as friends. Several months later, Elizabeth’s husband was put in prison and she realized her marriage could not be salvaged. John was divorced by th en , an d th e tw o b eg an a whirlwind, long-distance courtship. They swept away their age differences, despite some “nasty comments” about it. John wanted to have more children, a chance to “do it right this time.” Elizabeth was reluctant, but now they are thrilled with daughters Aeryn, 5, and Alexandra, 10

months. Both say that first impressions do matter in starting a relationship. John was impressed by Elizabeth’s intelligence and the “quality of her ethics and ability to stay in character,” believing that portraying a fictional character “says something about a person.” Self-described computer geeks, the couple still play the game.

Similar interests attract Match.com was the Internet site that resulted in a committed relationship for Karen Venable and Ken Bates. They met online and now have been together for five years. While she had just four meet-ups in two months, he say he had more than 50 before narrowing down his choices to three women, including Venable. What clicked for them were their similar interests and education. Bates has a doctorate in applied physics and is a consultant for a medical technology company. Venable is an attorney with a master’s in business administration and a website for older women looking for roommates. Additionally, they are both from the American South and value family and friends. He is attracted to strong, independent women, and they both appreciate each other’s work ethic. On their second date, Bates was 40 minutes late to dinner, but found Venable sitting and waiting for him. “I thought she was gracious,” he says. She had arrived early, but says, “I knew he was not the type to stand me up.” All of the couples say it’s important to put yourself out there if you’re looking for companionship. Elizabeth Price says the new relationship “changed our lives for the better,” even though they have some opposing traits. “I can be myself with him and he is very understanding.” “Match-making websites open new doors,” Butler says. “You have to open all doors to find that person who will walk through one of them.” ■


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Speed dating is a fun, lively way to meet like-minded singles one-on-one and without commitment. Whether you’re seeking a companion or a soulmate, here’s your chance to get to know a variety of interesting people in a series of five-minute chats. Space is limited. Accepting men for event. Women accepted for waiting list. Register in person at front desk and pick up event info packet. Date: Friday, Feb. 26. Time: 6-9 p.m. Event fee: $5.

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Center 50+ provides a movie and popcorn the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Is there a movie you’ve wanted to see? We take movie requests! Movies will be shown at 1:15 p.m. Monthly Movie - Wednesday, Feb. 10: A Walk in the Woods, staring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, and Emma Thompson. Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, Feb. 24: TBA All movies are subject to change, check with Center 50+ front desk on Tuesday before movie for movie title. Thanks to our sponsor: Atrio Health Plan

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Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the monthly birthdays on the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, Feb. 19 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in February, be sure to come and have lunch, get a special birthday gift. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Thank you Windsong Memory Care for sponsoring our Monthly Birthday Party.

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NWB&SN welcomes letters to the editor from its readers. Letters are limited to 400 words and must be signed with a first and last name, and city of residence. An address and phone number (not printed) must be included with the letter. Letters may be edited for length, grammar, content and accuracy. Letters may not endorse any product and should be relevant to NWB&SN readers. Political endorsement letters of candidates or ballot measures, both pro and con, will be limited to 150 words. Letters that are factually incorrect, libelous, obscene or in bad taste will not be printed. NWB&SN does not guarantee the accuracy of facts presented by letter writers; dissenters are welcome to respond. Submit letters to Michelle Te, managing editor, mte@nwseniornews.com, or 4150 Cherry Ave. NE, Keizer, OR 97303. Indicate “letter to the editor” in the subject line or on the envelope.

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Monday, Feb. 29, 2-4 p.m., Center 50+ There is tremendous need in our community and lots of opportunities to help. Center 50+ and their ACT (Awesome Community Team) are bringing together several organizations in one location to share their need for volunteers. The goal is to offer those 50 or older, the opportunities available to them throughout our community. If you enjoy gardening, reading to children, office work, food service, animals, fixing things, etc. The Community Needs You! There are so many opportunities for volunteers and so much need for help. Those wanting to volunteer will be exposed to numerous organizations where they can fulfill a need, in an area of their interest. The reward is 2-fold. You receive the rewarding experience of helping those in need and the people in need receive the benefits of much needed help. Organizations throughout the community are encouraged to contact, Marilyn Daily (Director of Center 50+) or Karen Randall (Volunteer Coordinator at Center 50+) at 503-588-6303 to reserve a free table for the Fair. ACT Now is a force of good — won’t you join us? Come and explore for free and you may be amazed at the vast array of volunteer opportunities. See you on Feb. 29th.

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February Featured Fitness Class: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Medical research has proven that Tai Chi reduces blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, relieves joint pain, strengthens core muscles, and lightens symptoms of depression. It’s a fun and gentle exercise choice that makes a very positive improvement in your life. Join Certified Tai Chi Instructor Karen Johnson and begin feeling the benefits of Tai Chi today. All fitness levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Class times for Tai Chi: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 p.m., Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. Your first class is complimentary.

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Join Certified Karate Instructor Miwa Holman and start exploring the benefits of better health through Karate. By adding Karate into your life you are welcoming the benefits of lower cholesterol levels, balanced blood pressure and circulation, not to mention the improvement of mental health. Challenge yourself mentally and physically in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. Class times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome; many of the exercises can be modified. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.

In February, Center 50+ will feature Certified Cancer Exercise Instructor and Health Educator Specialist Nancy Baldwin from Salem Hospital CHEC Center. Nancy will be presenting on the topic of Stress Management & Heart Health. Nancy will teach you proper stress management skills as well as share with you the steps to being heart healthy. Join Nancy Thursday, Feb. 25, 10-11 a.m. Please RSVP to Kanoe Barth 503-588-6303 to reserve your seat for these lectures.

Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop. You can learn to paint! Bob Ross certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that with Bob’s fantastic techniques and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Class dates: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee. Jewelry Beading Class with Ms. Carla. All levels welcome, teaching the beginner basics to helping with individual projects. It’s easy to do and you can go at your own pace, making beautiful pieces of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Class starts Tuesdays, Feb. 2. Time: 1-3 p.m. Class Fee: $7 each. “Triple A” Pencil Drawing - Anti-Alzheimer Activity. Come join a drawing group that provides exercises that will build gray matter and make your brain more plastic. Drawing has proven itself as a calming, meditative process that increases your creative abilities. Beginners welcomed. Class members will learn modeling. Class Dates: Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m., $6 per class.

Gardening for Hummingbirds - Third Class: Monday, Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Around the Garden with Marion County Master Gardeners. This month you will learn more about fertilizer, mulch, and soil, the foundation of your garden. Instructor Maynard Hammer. Date: Feb. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. $7 Tea Time Baking with Almond Flour. Presented by Rachel Hanson, Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers. It’s time for indulgence! Almond flour is a high-protein, low-carb flour alternative with a smooth buttery flavor that’s perfect for your glutenfree and grain-free baking. Enjoy this baking demonstration with an accompanying antioxidant rich tea, the drink of longevity. Class Date: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2-4 p.m. Class cost: $7 Introduction to Medical Marijuana. Research establishes three major properties which marijuana can be medically useful: as an analgesic (relieves pain), an anti-emetic (relieves nausea and vomiting) and an appetite stimulant (induces hunger). Come learn more from Kris Rieck, MA, Professional Counselor. Class Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10. Time: 12:30–2 p.m. Fee: $5. Would you like to play Soduko? Practice your Soduko skills? Instructor Karen Bolliger. Bring your sharpened pencil to Center 50+ on Mar. 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5 Civics & Citizenship – What I didn’t learn in high school. Retired law school professor and county attorney Roy Daniel will moderate a series of classes exploring what we thought we had learned about citizenship and government, but may have forgotten. Classes will discuss the challenges of life in a constitutional democracy; and will identify, and analyze information that permits taking and defending positions on public issues. Class dates: Mar. 1, 8, 15 & 22. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Four-class fee: $20. Keeping Your Foods Safe to Eat – OSU Extension Service Marion County. Although many of us have had a lifetime of experience preparing food, some of our longtime food handling practices may no longer guarantee food safety. Much has changed over the years, this class will keep you be in-the-know! Class dates: Wednesday, Mar. 30 from 1-3 p.m. Class cost: $3

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ARTS AND ARTS AND CRAFTS Art Appreciation with instructor Seth Snyder. More art discussion & critique in this 2nd class! All Are Welcome. No Artistic Experience Necessary to Attend. You will cease to look at the world and begin to see it! Good things! Class date: Jan. 26th. Class time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5. Carving duck decoys from wood the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild. The Guild is a group of individuals dedicated to promoting the traditional history of decoy making and its development as an art form. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Evening Woodcarving conducted by Dave Disselbrett. This ongoing class will offer carvers the chance to work on existing projects or do a scheduled project, or carver’s choice. Every Monday, 6:45–8:45 p.m. Cost $5. Intermediate Acrylic Painting I. In this intermediate class, instructor Linda Osburn teaches color mixing, brush strokes and shading using one brush. Open to those who have painted before. Signup sheet at Center 50+, teacher will call you to determine class level. Class Date: Wednesdays, Feb. 3 & 17. Time: 13:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Intermediate Acrylic Painting II. Instructor Linda Osburn. Open to those who have painted before. Signup sheet at Center 50+, teacher will call you to determine class level. Class Date: Thursdays, Feb 4 & 18. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Beginning Acrylic Painting - Two-Class Course. Instructor Linda Osburn. If you’ve always wanted to learn to paint this is the class for you! Painting with acrylics is a water based medium that dries quickly and can be blended like oils. This two-class course is for those that have no painting experience and teaches shading, light/shadow, shapes, painting trees/flowers, and a variety of brush techniques. Participants will take home finished art ready for framing at the end of each class. This series will give you all you need to create your own paintings. Two-Class Cost: $56. Additional supply cost collected at class is $14 for a new set of 5 brushes, paint and paper or canvas for the two classes. Participants would not have to purchase any supplies outside of class. Two-Class Course Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 2 & 16. Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NEW: Evening Beginning Acrylic Art Classes Two Class Course. Two-Class Course Dates: Thursday, Feb. 11 & 25. Time: 5:30-8 p.m.

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual net income below $20,050 for one person or $22,900 for two people.

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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Law for Non-Lawyers.Retired law school professor and county attorney Roy Daniel will present the law in a non-legal, plain English version. The classes will help you understand your basic legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations so that you can make better decisions, avoid lawsuits, and make law work for you, not against you. Class Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Four-Class fee: $20. Make a Simple Fidget Quilt for Your Loved One - Two Class Course. Class Dates: March 8 & 15. Time: 3-5 p.m. Class Cost: $35 and additional supply cost of $10. Fidget quilts are recommended by occupational therapists, social workers and counselors for the restlessness, fidgeting and anxiety that often comes for adults with dementia and stroke, as well as children with Autism and ADHD. Participants will create a colorful lap quilt made especially for a loved one. Basic machine sewing skills required. Sewing machines and all supplies will be provided. Contact instructor, Debra McHugh before registering 503-951-3814 or email: restlessremedy@gmail.com Gardening for Wildlife with Dean Wentworth, Botanical Curator. The first step when gardening for wildlife is to determine what species you can attract and help thrive. Instructor Dean Wentworth takes you through incredible visual presentations, full of up-close snapshots and videos, magnificent hummingbirds, butterflies and other wildlife native to the Willamette Valley. He will help you identify the food, water, shelter, and other resources each animal requires. Class fee: $5 each. Gardening for Wildlife - First Class: Monday, Feb. 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Gardening for Butterflies - Second Class: Monday, Feb. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

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HISTORY The Star-Spangled Banner - A Personal Encounter” by Charlene Robbins. You will learn about a special music manuscript that found its way to her family. She will talk about her discoveries surrounding its history and the coincidences that came to light as she delved into the manuscript’s past. This presentation by Charlene helps celebrates the 85th Anniversary date of the national anthem, Mar. 3, 1931, made possible by a law signed by President Herbert Hoover. Class date: Thursday, Mar. 3. Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5.


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Community Services

Caregivers: Renew Your Spirit with Respite It’s practically impossible to talk about the many facets of caregiving without hearing about the benefits of respite. Respite is the most important element of self-care. The primary purpose of respite is to provide relief from the extraordinary and intensive demands of ongoing care to a family member with special needs, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Respite should be planned and proactive. Respite means taking a break before caregiver burnout occurs. Respite can be as simple as lying on the couch with the lights dimmed listening to your favorite music, going to the movies or reading a book. What you do on a respite break is up to you. It has to meet your needs, ease your tensions, and renew your spirit. The next time you feel guilty for thinking about taking a break, remember that it is only partially for your benefit. Your loved one will benefit as well. Respite is guaranteed to take the edge off your tension, renew your energy and give you an extra dose of patience when resuming your caregiver duties. The Among Friends Respite Program provides a caring, supportive, and safe environment for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The program is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily activities include socializing with friends, a nutritious lunch, mind stimulating activities, exercise, art therapy and music therapy. For more information, call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303 Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, Wind Song at Eola Hills, Howell Edwards Doerksen, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: Caring for Your Loved One at Home

Are you a full-time caregiver to a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Come and join us on Monday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., 2615 Portland Rd. NE, Salem, to learn some tools and techniques for making your job a little easier? Topics will include: safety in the home, hands on training on personal care, and how to manage stress related to caregiving. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presenter: Jennifer Cabral, Visiting Angels. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503-588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Howell Edwards Doerksen, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels..

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Massage Therapy at Center 50+

Fridays. Cost: $1 per minute or $40 for an hour. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.

Nail Care at Center 50+

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February Volunteer of the Month

STEVE KLINE

Steve has been with Center 50+ for a little over two years. He shared, during his interview, that he was a people person. He likes to keep busy doing something he likes to do and also give back in some way as he feels very fortunate and blessed. Steve works with his church in the Inner Faith Hospitality Network and monitors homeless people. Steve is an avid bike rider and flies sport stunt kites at the coast. His profession was 33 years as a journeymen steel worker. Steve and his wife, an RN at the State Hospital, have been married 37 years and live in Salem. They have one son who also lives and works locally. Steve first came to Center 50+ for yoga classes and then noticed the Woodshop and took the introductory safety class. He started doing projects including wood intarsia, and constructing quilt racks. The head supervisor noticed Steve’s ability and good solid work ethic. After working with Steve, felt he was a good candidate for Supervisor in the Woodshop. Steve volunteers evenings and weekends and does an excellent job of assisting other members and keeping the Wood Shop in order. Steve is also on the list of volunteers for the Fix It Brigade. It’s volunteers like Steve Kline that should be recognized and those of us at Center 50+ are proud to do so. Thank you for all you do.

Scan- it and Be All That You Can Be in 2016!

Massage Therapist Heidi Bowles (LMT #18952) provides a wonderfully relaxing massage experience both through chair and table massages. In addition to the obvious benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity and alleviate low back pain, and leaves you with an overall feeling of relief. Heidi also offers a new paraffin heat therapy, which has proven helpful for those with arthritis, strains, or joint stiffness. Heidi specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and relaxation massage. Heidi is available Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Licensed Nail Technician Stephanie McCoy provides hand and foot care at an affordable price. Treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you would like to bring your own polish. If you have a hard time doing your own foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. Nail Care is offered every Monday and Thursday by appointment only. Cost: $22 call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.

Starting in February, this is an incentive/ reward activity open for Center 50+ participants. First, you need to sign up with the My Senior Center program at the front desk, receive your very own FREE scan card that will allow you to earn Center 50+ Bucks. Your goal is to make 30 scans with your card by April 30, 2016. (Your card will register one scan-a-day.) 30 days worth of scan card swipes will earn you $10 in Center 50+ Bucks. These bucks can be redeemed for anything including: life long learning, computer and fitness center classes/monthly membership. We are sorry, but Center 50+ Bucks cannot be used for Boutique sales or for Meals on Wheels/ Café purchases.

In cooperation with Digital Natives, Tech50+ is continuing to provide our popular $5 Computer Workshop Series. Workshops are one hour long so make sure to come early for registration. Workshops start at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. We hope to add more workshops in the future. If we don’t have the workshop you are looking for feel free to email suggestions for additional workshops to ascott@ cityofsalem.net. Here are a few that will be starting soon. For more details and to reserve your spot come by the Tech50+ Computer Learning

Center. We are upstairs at Center 50+. Internet Safety - Learn how to keep your information and computer safe as well as tips and tricks to help you minimize viruses and prevent identity theft. Creating a Simple Website - Do you have a club or hobby that needs a simple website? Come and learn how to build a free and simple website. Cut the Cable - Is your cable bill outrageous? Learn how to cut the cable, but still be able to watch most of your shows for less money.

Buying Guide for Smartphones and Tablets - Thinking about buying a computer, smartphone or tablet, but don’t know what to look for? Learn the difference between the devices, features you need to consider, accessibility issues and what they can do for you. Google Maps - There is more to Google maps than getting directions from point A to B. Come learn how change your mode of transportation, save locations and multiple destinations. TECH 50+, continued on next page

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Tuesday

8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Jewelry 8:30 am Pool/Billiards 9:00 am Pine Needle Baskets 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:00 am Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 SilverSneakers Circuit 11:30 am Lunch 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit 6:45 pm Woodcarving

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Karate Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Line Dancing - Beg. Irish Dance Table Tennis

Wednesday 7:00 am Sunrise Rotary 8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Pool/ Billiards 9:00 am Woodcarving Class 9:00 am SHIBA (by appt) 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 am SilverSneakers Circuit 11:00 am Respite Care 11:30 am Lunch 1:00 pm Writing Life Story 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit

Club Meetings in February Mon., Feb 1:

Four Seasons, 7 p.m.

WAMS Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Grow & Show Garden Club, 7 p.m.

Fri, Feb 5 & 19:

Spanish Club, 2 p.m.

Thurs, Feb 11:

Garden Club Board, 7 p.m. Woodturners, 6 p.m.; Lapidary Club, 9 a.m.

Fri, Feb 12:

ACBO Meeting, 1 p.m.

Mon, Feb 22:

Fushsia Club, 7 p.m.

Tues, Feb 23:

Woodcarvers, 7 p.m.

Wed, Feb 24:

SREA Meeting, 2 p.m.

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving

HOW TO GET MORE 8:30 amINFORMATION Lapidary 8:30 amfor Pool/Billiards ● Call your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50 ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.

Center 50+ encourages you to come visit our wonderful facility anytime. Call for hours and to learn more about any of the events/programs in this UPDATE, 503-588-6303.

Thursday 4: Friday 5:

Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Book Club, 1:30 p.m.

Needlepoint, 12:30 p.m. Garden Club, 7 p.m.

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Sewing Line Dancing - Int. Karate SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Table Tennis

Monday 1: Tuesday 2: Wednesday 3:

Tues., Feb 9:

Tues, Feb 16:

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 6:30 pm

Friday

❤ FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU ❤

Wed, Feb 3, 10, 17 & 24: Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m. Thurs, Feb 4:

Thursday

Pesto Chicken Hungarian Goulash Roasted Pork or Chicken Turkey Enchiladas Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 8: Tuesday 9: Wednesday 10: Thursday 11: Friday 12:

Cheese Ravioli Chicken Casserole Chicken Stir-fry Meatloaf Chili Con Carne

Monday 15: Tuesday 16:

HOLIDAY CLOSURE Chicken Enchiladas

Wednesday 17: Beef Pot Pie Thursday 18: Herb Roasted Chicken Friday 19: Sesame Beef Monday 20: Tuesday 21: Wednesday 22: Thursday 23: Friday 24:

Penne w/meat sauce Chicken Parmesan Ham or Turkey Salisbury Steak Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 29: Chicken Casserole Menu subject to Change

TRIPS AHOY!

TECH 50+, continued from previous page Banking Online Q&A - Are you curious about banking online? Do you wonder if it is safe and secure? Come and learn more information and bring your questions. Pinterest - Pinterest is a newer social media program. Join us to learn how it works and what you can do with it. The Cloud (Dropbox and Google Drive) - Everyone keeps talking about “The Cloud,” but what is it and how do you get on it? Learn what “The Cloud” is and how to store or not store your information up there.

Inclement Weather Policy

In times of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions turn your radio to 1490 KBZY AM Radio or get on Center 50+ Facebook to find out closure or delayed opening of Center 50+. Even if the Center does open people need to use their own judgment before going out into the weather.

Sunday, Feb. 14: The Tenors at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, cost $99 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). A must see performance! Sunday, Mar. 13: Music Man at Gallery Theater/lunch at Golden Valley Brewery, McMinnville, cost $62 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch, and ticket). Wednesday, Apr. 27: Timberline Lodge, cost $75 (includes, transportation, driver gratuity, lunch, and tour) walking is involved. Sunday, May 22: Multnomah Falls Sunday Champagne Brunch, cost $69 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and brunch). NEW EXTENDED TRIP FOR 2016 Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California, Apr. 17-25; 9 days, 12 meals. Mackinac Island featuring The Grand Hotel, June 11-18; 8 days, 10 meals. New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC, Sept. 13-20. Highlights of Canyonlands, Oct. 3–11, 9 days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas. Trip Desk is open Mondays & Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Driver Safety Program is a two-session class sponsored by AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completion of this course, your auto insurance premium may be reduced. Call the Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register. * Feb. 8 & 11, 1 p.m. * Mar. 7 & 10, 1 p.m. * Apr. 11 & 14, 1 p.m.

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Cape Falcon is Oregon’s newest marine reserve

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The start of the new year welcomes the newly-designated Cape Falcon Marine Reserve site. The reserve, located between Falcon Cove and Manzanita, is intended to conserve ocean health and contribute to scientific research. The Cape Falcon Marine Reserve will serve as a living laboratory, where researchers can learn about Oregon’s ocean environment and the species that call these special places home. “This is a historic moment in Oregon’s efforts to protect its natural heritage,” says Nadia Gardner, a local volunteer with Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. “The

Cape Falcon Marine Reserve extends protections from Oswald West State Park, the most visited park on the north coast, and its 2,500 acres of old growth forest, Neahkahnie Mountain and majestic headlands into the ocean. It is conserving the ocean for people and wildlife into the future.” Adjacent to the marine reserve are two marine protected areas (7.6 mi2 total). The Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) still prohibit ocean development, but allow some limited fishing activities. Oregon has designated five marine reserves sites. The other sites are located at Cascade Head (near Lincoln City), Otter Rock (near Newport), Cape Perpetua (near Yachats), and Redfish Rocks (near Port Orford). To celebrate the designation

of Oregon’s fifth marine reserve, Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve has scheduled an event that includes live music, food, information about the marine reserve, and familyfriendly activities. The event is scheduled 4:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30, Cannon Beach Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach. Visit oregonmarinereserves. org for more information. To learn more about Cape Falcon Marine Reserve field trips, lectures and volunteer opportunities, contact Chrissy Smith, coordinator, 541-231-8041 or capefalconmr@gmail. com.

Don’t leave pets ‘out in the cold’ during winter

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iety offers these tips to keep pets safe and healthy during cold spells. Pets are best kept inside ■ Bring pets indoors when temperatures reach 30 degrees with or without wind chill. ■ Wipe your pet’s paws clean after walks — chemicals used to melt ice and snow on sidewalks can irritate pets’ paws and can be dangerous if ingested. ■ Indoor pets get less exercise in the cold months, so feed them less. If your pet must be outside ■ An outdoor dog needs a dry, elevated shelter with clean, dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep drafts out. ■ Install a dog door to the garage, and place a soft cushion in the warmest corner of the garage for your dog.

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■ Make sure drinking water is not frozen. Check bowls periodically throughout the day. Even in cold weather, pets need water. ■ Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal; your pet’s tongue can stick and freeze to metal. ■ Give outdoor pets more food. Outdoor pets need calories to produce body heat. For both indoor and outdoor pets ■ Slap the car hood before starting the engine to startle any animal sleeping there. ■ After a walk, check your pet’s paws for bleeding or cuts from snow or encrusted ice. ■ Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. For more information, visit oregonhumane.org/winteriz ing-for-pets/.

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MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION

NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • FEBRUARY 2016

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A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides spacious living spaces for all levels of retirement – just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning healthcare and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people.

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